wallflower

• Substantif avec plusieurs sens : peut désigner une plante du genre Erysimum aux fleurs parfumées jaunes, oranges ou brunâtres ; une plante vivace du sud de l'Europe à grappes de fleurs odorantes, souvent trouvée sur les vieux murs ou les rochers ; ou une personne qui reste à l'écart lors d'une réception mondaine.

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a plant of the genus Erysimum with fragrant yellow, orange, or brownish flowers; a perennial southern European plant with clusters of fragrant flowers often found on old walls or cliffs; or a person who remains on the sidelines at a social event.

1. Shy person at social eventsB2informal

   A person who is shy or feels awkward in social situations and tends to stay on the sidelines, not participating actively.

   Personne timide en soirée

   • She was a wallflower at the party, standing alone by the window.
   • He used to be a wallflower, but now he's more outgoing.
   • Don't be a wallflower—come join the dance!

   Synonymesintrovertlonershrinking violetshy person

   Antonymesextrovertparticipantsocializer

2. Flowering plantC1formalscientific

   A plant of the genus Erysimum, known for its fragrant yellow, orange, or brownish flowers, often found growing on old walls or cliffs.

   giroflée des murailles

   • The wallflower added a splash of color to the ancient stone wall.
   • Gardeners often plant wallflowers for their sweet scent.
   • This species of wallflower is native to southern Europe.

   Synonymescheiranthuserysimum